First Bricks · Online Volunteer Academy

Building a New Foundation for Stronger Beginnings

First Bricks was created to stand beside children and young people who are starting a new life in a new country, language, and culture. Our aim is to help them rebuild the educational foundations that may have been disrupted during this transition.

From One Online Lesson to a Global Community

Our journey began with a single online lesson offered by one volunteer teacher. Very quickly, it became clear that many students were facing the same challenges and needed reliable, structured educational support. One student told a friend, that friend told another, and what started as a small initiative grew into an international movement of support.

Growth Powered by Volunteer Hearts

Today, First Bricks is an international learning community supported by more than 600 volunteer teachers and over 8,000 students worldwide. Our volunteers provide lessons in 14 different subjects, offering not only academic content but also guidance, encouragement, and stability.

  • 600+ Volunteer Teachers
  • 8,000+ Students
  • 14+ Subjects

A Bridge Between Language, Country, and Culture

Our mission goes beyond delivering academic knowledge. We support students during their adaptation to a new language, a new country, and a new culture, helping them feel safe, seen, and supported while rebuilding their lives.

All lessons are delivered through our online platform live.mersys.io . This digital infrastructure allows us to maintain both quality and continuity in our programmes.

Through this platform:

  • Teachers carefully monitor lesson structure, student progress, and attendance.
  • Lessons are enriched with PDFs, videos, digital whiteboards, and engaging online games.
  • Students receive one-to-one support for their individual questions and learning needs.

Psychological Guidance and Wellbeing

For many students, adapting to a new environment is not only an academic challenge but also an emotional one. Our psychological guidance department works with students who struggle with adaptation, offering support for their emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing.

Support Not Only for Students, but Also for Parents

First Bricks is not limited to students. We also stand beside parents as they navigate life in a new country. To support families as a whole, we offer:

  • Language courses designed for parents,
  • Seminars that make daily life in a new country easier,
  • Sessions on communication within the family and supporting children through change.
With the strength of volunteerism and a shared sense of responsibility, First Bricks has become a global academy where education is not a privilege, but a renewed foundation for the future of every student we reach.